Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel in-situ process for preparing l-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-2-[(4-(methylsulphonyl)phenyl]ethanone of the formula I,which eliminates the isolation of ketosulfide stage and avoids use of methanesulfonic acid and alkali metal tungstate for the oxidation of ketosulfide to ketosulfone.
Applicants
1. SEQUENT SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
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